Steve71

Hi all:

I have found two displays in my Command system where I need help. I'm not sure how to interpret a couple of things. I've included pictures of the two displays.

On the first screen, can anyone explain what the % on the right is intended to mean?

On the second, is the voltage the battery voltage output, or the voltage being used to charge the battery (presumably from the alternator)?

I couldn't find explanations (or even descriptions) in the manuals.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

c4004matic

Never seen those!

ManiacGT

Is this a hybrid car?

LateC300

must be a new command update for MY16

Steve71

Gas (Petrol) C300. Displays are found under "Vehicle" on the in-car menu.

I think there may be some other changes to Command software too. For example, setting Favourites for radio stations is pretty straightforward and easy. (I keep reading complaints about this). What I do is press and hold the joystick on the radio station I want to save and the Favourites list pops up. I press the joystick again and the radio station is saved to the next number on the list. Is that how the 2015's work?

jakc

The percentages on the right side in that first image is how much gas/brake you're applying.

c4004matic

The most important is the remote features, you can finally start the car remotely. It cant be back fitted to the 15's, to my great chagrin. One of the most serious omissions in the 15 model.

Steve71

Believe it or not, Canadian 2015 C300 did not have Intelligent Drive. So that's new here.

topsider

any way to update the '15 comand so I can get the power meter??????

rustycruiser

Interested in answer too.

Anyone have a Service A scheduled? Maybe ask dealer to update at the same time.

MB205

Got mine this Tuesday and will be asking the question.

topsider

let us know!

MB205

My service advisor is investigating if there are available updates for the system now so should hear back tomorrow. I've sent over the attached pics also as they weren't aware of anything like that

topsider

any update?

NovaOne

Is this something unique to cars in Canada or certain option packages? I've hunted for these screens in a 2016 C300 4Matic here in the US and can't find them in the Vehicles menu.

miketc

If the engine is running, it is the alternator voltage to the battery; if the engine is off then it is the battery voltage.


I can't answer your other question but my guess it's the stiffness of the Airmatic suspension.

whitehotC63S

Has anyone found an answer for if we can get updates for these screens yet? I have a MY16 and can't get them. I'm thinking my software wasn't updated.

Evasiveone

Our C450 has those screens. The % is like Jakc said, % of gas and brake used.

whitehotC63S

Just visited a dealership and did some investigating. The screens only come with the multimedia system.

DBOC205

I did some checking on this when it first came up. Those pages are part of COMAND APS NTG5/NTG5.5 firmware (MY2016 onwards) - not AUDIO20. There's also a few other changes like being able to turn off the track pad etc.

There's definitely an update available but it's up to the dealer whether they will apply it though. AFAIK the car needs to be hooked up to XENTRY and the computer for at least 2 hours so it's time consuming thing for some dealers to commit to. I've read mixed stories so far - some get it for free, others get quoted additional $'s and some don't want to do it at all.

I'm due for my 1st service next year and will try my luck to get an update then.

chem1441

Power Meters are def fun to watch while driving! Its interesting as torque levels off abruptly at 384lb/ft around 1900/2000 RPM, but the car actually pulls MUCH harder after the plateau of the meter, which probably means the car is actually making way more than 384 torque

Hermansson88

Hi! The update u are talking about, is that for the audio 20 or do you need to change firmware?

thanks

DBOC205

No, the one I mentioned was for COMAND, not Audio20. The car modules have updates all the time however. From a service perspective, the diagnostic software (Xentry) will highlight if there's an update available, but that still doesn't mean you will know what's changed by doing so. There's no release notes AFAIK, so I doubt that most dealers even know what's what in terms of feature updates or fixes.

dpm7471

Your car is gorgeous. I love everything about it, except the wheels/rims. I agree with the others, they just don't seem to look right on that car. But....everyone has different tastes, and if you
like them, that is all that matters.